Scot Oehlstrom
Lisbon
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in sales and operational management within the freight industry. Known for exceptional problem-solving skills and a commitment to driving results, contributing to on-time service excellence and high customer satisfaction.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Executive
R&L Shipping
Youngstown
07.2021 - Current
- Sales Executive for R & L Freight
Sales Executive
YRC Freight
Copley
03.2012 - 07.2021
- Achieved recognition as a member of Vice Presidents club for exceptional sales performance at YRC Freight
- Accelerated company growth in specialized project markets through targeted sales strategies
Flow Center Manager
Roadway Express
Copley
03.2009 - 03.2012
- Oversaw Flow Center operations, coordinating load setups, driver assignments, and switcher controls to ensure smooth dispatch process.
- Called drivers and collaborated with dock workers to cut trailers and prepare for timely dispatch.
- Lead the company 35 of 36 months in On Time service for the Flow Centers
Shift Operations Manager
Roadway Express
copley
03.2002 - 03.2009
- Established manpower schedules and conducted pre-shift meetings for dock workers to ensure operational readiness
- Managed disciplinary actions for drivers, dock workers, and clerical staff to maintain compliance and workplace standards
- Conducted grievance hearings to resolve employee concerns and collaborated with Stewards for follow-up actions
- Manage the city dispatchers and the city drivers with pre shift meetings and safety procedures etc
Relay Coordinator
Roadway Express
North Lima
03.1992 - 03.2002
- Worked setting up drivers and loads
- Scheduling the loads and coordinating with the drivers
- Managed driver discipline to ensure compliance with company policies. and accident and injury reports
- Scheduling the switchers and and discipline and injury reports etc for the switchers
- Company leading 8.3 million consecutive safe miles and a company record
Satelite Supervisor /Dispatcher
Roadway Express
McKees Rocks
11.1989 - 03.1992
- Supervised outbound operations by cutting loads for dispatch to break bulks
- Supervised inbound operations by setting up p and d runs and routing drivers
- Coordinated city dispatch operations by assigning drivers and tracking daily pick-ups and deliveries.
Relay Dispatcher
Roadway Express
Copley
10.1988 - 10.1989
- Assigned loads and drivers, ensuring timely dispatch through effective work calls
- Coordinated with Dock to cut loads and switchers to ensure on-time load connections and dispatch
- Followed bid processes to maintain proper load dispatching according to seniority
Relay Clerk
Roadway Express
Copley
08.1988 - 09.1988
- Sorted and audited trailers for dispatch efficiency
- Handled customer service calls to resolve inquiries and enhance customer satisfaction
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business
Baldwin Wallace College
Berea, OH05-1987
Skills
- Sales strategy
- Account management
- Customer management
- Territory planning
- Market research
- Negotiation
Accomplishments
- Red Cross Hero Award June 2019 ICE RESCUE OF FAMILY
Timeline
Sales Executive
R&L Shipping
07.2021 - Current
Sales Executive
YRC Freight
03.2012 - 07.2021
Flow Center Manager
Roadway Express
03.2009 - 03.2012
Shift Operations Manager
Roadway Express
03.2002 - 03.2009
Relay Coordinator
Roadway Express
03.1992 - 03.2002
Satelite Supervisor /Dispatcher
Roadway Express
11.1989 - 03.1992
Relay Dispatcher
Roadway Express
10.1988 - 10.1989
Relay Clerk
Roadway Express
08.1988 - 09.1988
Bachelor of Arts - Business
Baldwin Wallace College